Production Planner

Description

JOB SUMMARY A

Production Planner at Doble-Megger is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing production schedules that support efficient manufacturing operations while ensuring customer requirements are met on time and in full. This role serves as a critical link between customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and operational execution. The Production Planner collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Engineering, Quality, and Warehouse teams to create realistic production plans that optimize resources, improve operational performance, reduce inventory risk, and support business objectives. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to respond quickly to changing business conditions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is located at Doble-Megger's Accident, Maryland facility and reports to the Sr. Project Manager, Operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Production Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, and manufacturing capacity. Translate customer orders and sales forecasts into executable production plans. Prioritize manufacturing activities to meet delivery commitments and operational objectives. Monitor schedule execution and make adjustments as necessary due to changes in demand, equipment downtime, staffing levels, material shortages, or other constraints. Coordinate production priorities with operations leadership and manufacturing teams. Ensure schedules are achievable while maximizing equipment utilization and workforce productivity. Review production orders for accuracy and timely release to manufacturing. Materials Planning & Inventory Management Monitor material availability and collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, components, and packaging materials. Identify material shortages and proactively implement corrective actions to minimize production disruptions. Analyze inventory levels to balance customer service requirements with inventory carrying costs. Recommend inventory strategies to reduce excess inventory, obsolescence, and stockouts. Support inventory accuracy initiatives through cycle counts, inventory audits, and system reconciliations. Partner with warehouse and logistics teams to improve material flow and inventory management processes. Review and maintain planning parameters, including safety stock levels, reorder points, and lead times. Capacity Planning & Resource Optimization Evaluate manufacturing capacity, labor availability, machine utilization, and production constraints. Develop production plans that maximize available resources while meeting customer requirements. Identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints and recommend corrective actions. Balance workloads across production lines, work centers, and shifts. Work with Operations and Engineering teams to improve throughput and increase production efficiency. Support long-range capacity planning and resource forecasting activities. Demand Management & Forecasting Support Analyze sales forecasts, historical demand trends, and customer requirements to support production planning activities. Assist in demand planning and forecast accuracy improvement initiatives. Monitor changes in customer demand and assess impacts on production schedules and inventory requirements. Collaborate with Sales, Customer ...For full information see follow application link. Doble Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.